Local governments have seen an uptick in phishing attempts and other cybersecurity threats since the pandemic began. They’re now asking Congress for more resources to combat this growing crime.
Dependence on distance learning has opened up new opportunities for cyber criminals.
A number of states are stepping in to provide assistance to local governments facing increased cybersecurity threats.
Some California jurisdictions were hit by ransomware attacks late last year and experts expect these operations to ramp up in 2020.
On Tuesday, the City of Galt in Sacramento County confirmed that it had been the victim of a ransomware attack.
Murrieta City Manager Kim Summers has received the 2020 Ethical Hero Award from the California Affiliation of the International City Management Association (Cal-ICMA).
A former City of Industry councilman who was recalled last year is now suing the city, claiming it used public funds for lavish renovations of subsidized housing for city officials.
With more access to information than ever before, it is now even more difficult for people and even policymakers to separate facts from misinformation.